Building Surveyor

Kier Group plc.; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Building Surveyor to deliver building surveying services to various clients. Responsibilities include conducting site surveys, managing projects and client relationships, and ensuring quality assurance of surveying services. Applicants should have a relevant degree and be working towards Chartered status with RICS or CIOB. The firm values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in a discipline relevant to building surveying.
• Working towards Chartered status through RICS or CIOB.
• Experience in building surveying with various building types.

Responsibilities

• Undertake surveys of sites and existing buildings.
• Support clients in procuring contractors for projects.
• Project manage the delivery of solutions for clients.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on colleagues' work.
• Develop positive relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Knowledge of building surveying

Project management

Client relationship management

Contract administration

Education

Degree level qualification in building surveying

Job description

As Building Surveyor you will be working within our Architecture & Building Consultancy team, delivering building surveying services to public and private sector clients. These services will typically include carrying out surveys of existing buildings, providing reports to clients as to their general condition, advising on repair and maintenance and / or scope for improvement, development or demolition. Advising clients regarding the condition of existing buildings and related matters including health & safety, environment/sustainability, Planning, Building Regulations and other relevant regulatory issues and supporting clients with regard to the delivery of solutions within the scope of building Surveying services. You will travel to undertake surveys, carry out site inspections, meet with clients and colleagues as required, which may be in varied locations across the UK. Your day to day will include:

Responsibilities

• Undertaking surveys of sites and/or existing buildings, developing feasibility/options studies, designing and specifying solutions that might include maintenance, repair, refurbishment, remodelling, restoration, extension or demolition works
• Supporting clients with the procurement of contractors taking on maintenance, repair, refurbishment, remodelling, restoration, extension or demolition works
• Project managing the delivery of solutions for clients, including the administration of construction contracts
• Commencing quality assurance checks on the work of colleagues and supporting colleagues in the delivery of building surveying services on a larger scale
• Supporting work winning and business development by maintaining and developing positive relationships with existing clients, promoting client feedback and identifying potential new clients

Qualifications

• You have a Degree level qualification (minimum HNC/HND) in a discipline relevant to building surveying or a Degree level qualification accredited by RICS and suitable for the sector pathway for building surveying or a RICS accredited post-graduate conversion qualification, again suitable for RICS' sector pathway for building surveying
• Hold or be working towards Chartered status through full membership of RICS, through the sector pathway for Building Surveying, or full membership of CIOB
• Have a good body of knowledge and experience as a building surveying practitioner covering a range of building types and sectors, good familiarity with procurement processes and experience of contract administration

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.